Mensa-type IQ logic puzzle for Travelers

 Travel isn't just about where you go — it's about how you think on the way.  

Quick decisions, sharp reflexes, and clear logic matter whether you're catching a train or lost in a new city.  

This blog blends travel experiences with fun brain-training puzzles to boost your thinking skills.  

Perfect for travelers, students, or parents who want to challenge their minds.  

We believe your brain can grow, just like your curiosity.🌟

Every post is a short mental trip to sharpen focus, logic, and decision-making.  

Train your brain in 5 minutes a day — and prepare for anything, on the road or in life.🍀

It took a long time because drawing and dividing shapes was complicated (I don't know how to use drawing tools at all). I'd like to create 3 quizzes at once, but it's not easy due to time constraints.😝

1. First quiz!

I've created another Mensa-style problem this time! The difficulty will be a bit harder than the first edition. But the difficulty level is still easy.

Are you ready?!

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The answer is C

Explanation:

1. The small black dot inside the shape moves 2 spaces each time. Whenever the small black dot reaches the 12 o'clock position of the shape, the color of the shape changes, and the color of the black dot also changes.
2. The small green dot inside the shape moves in an arithmetic sequence: first 1 space, then 2 spaces, then 3 spaces, and so on.

The small green dot in the 9th and final cell should move 8 spaces based on the 8th item.

Therefore, the answer is C.

2.Second Quiz!

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The answer is A

Explanation:

1. The small black dot moves in an arithmetic sequence: first 1 space, then 2 spaces, then 3 spaces, and so on.
2. The green dot moves 2 spaces each time, and when the green dot reaches the 12 o'clock position, the color of the shape changes.

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3) Because the shape's color has changed to black, the movement of the black dot is not visible, but you should assume it is still moving in an arithmetic sequence and observe that. In the 8th box, according to the rule of arithmetic sequence movement, the black dot should move 8 spaces, so the answer is A.

This puzzle focused on identifying a hidden rule.
At first glance, it may have looked simple, but if you examined it closely, you would have noticed an intentionally concealed pattern within its repetitive structure.
Practicing this kind of thinking expands how we perceive things.

The same applies to travel.
When you don’t have a map, or when you're trying to blend into an unfamiliar city, the ability to quickly grasp the tone, behavior, or mood of locals becomes essential.
It’s all about reading patterns.

Even in human relationships, recognizing repeated emotional patterns or behavioral tendencies can help you respond more calmly and effectively—without being overwhelmed by emotions.

While this quiz wasn’t particularly difficult, it likely required a fair amount of focus.
It was, in a sense, a moment of mental arithmetic.

Focus, after all, is a powerful tool.
Even people who lack technical skill or experience can turn the tide in a challenge with sheer concentration.
And this ability goes far beyond math—it’s a valuable asset in everyday life, travel, and all kinds of relationships.

Focus and mental calculation aren’t just for solving puzzles—they’re incredibly useful in real-life situations, especially during travel.

For instance, there was a time I had to completely rearrange my schedule in a foreign city due to a sudden transport strike.

Despite the chaos around me, I stayed calm and mentally reviewed the opening hours, distances, transportation times, and estimated costs of alternative destinations I had previously researched.

Without needing to check my phone or search online (which wasn’t working well at the time), I quickly created a solid Plan B in my head!